Detroit police release video of three-wheeler nearly running over officer
The Detroit Police Department said the officers and civilian seen in the released surveillance video are expected to be okay
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Detroit Police Department has released video of an individual on a three-wheeled vehicle nearly running over an officer during a traffic stop in the downtown area.
According to police, the incident happened on Tuesday night around 10:45 p.m. when officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic stop. Officers and a civilian suffered injuries as a result of the incident.
"Officers and a civilian suffered minor injuries when the driver of a three-wheeled vehicle drove away from a traffic stop. Officers originally stopped the vehicle for driving on the sidewalk," the police department tweeted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The vehicle was originally stopped for driving on the sidewalk, according to police.
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The Detroit Police Department has released video of an individual on a three-wheeled vehicle nearly running over an officer during a traffic stop in the downtown area. (Detroit Police Department)
After attempting to flee, the suspect was taken into custody by police.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Detroit Police Department states that the officers and civilian who were injured are expected to be okay.
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"Thank you to our officers who put their safety on the line daily to keep Detroiters safe," the Detroit Police Department tweeted.